
Iceland Expedition: Wild Camping and Waterfalls
Iceland Expedition: Wild Camping and Waterfalls
The trip in a nutshell
Wanting to experience the beauty of Iceland's landscapes first hand? Are you keen for the sense of pure adventure in one of the most beautiful and wildest islands in the world . For 10 days we will be on the road through the roads of the land of ice and fire, exploring its constantly changing landscapes, from green grasslands to volcanic lava flows, from cold glaciers to very hot thermal pools. For the majority of the trip we will be camping across Iceland, taking in the starry nights and incredible scenery.
This will be a 360° trip to Iceland: we will start from Reykjavik, and then head out to explore the Golden Circle , between springs and waterfalls; we admire the immense waterfalls of Skogafoss or Seljalandfoss The black sand beach of Reynisfjara will leave us speechless, but it will be the lagoon of Jokulsarlon that will truly amaze us. We will then we continue towards the Eastern fjords , among puffins and thermal water pools, and then again towards Dettifoss, Godafoss and Husavik , where we will try to spot whales. Lastly, we will head to Kirkjufell and then return to Reykjavik: saying goodbye to this island will be difficult, but we might be thankful for our own beds at the end of this adventure!
Trip type
Expedition - nature, adventure and unexplored places. Bring with you a great spirit of adaptation - we will sacrifice comfort for the love of travel and will go on many excursions!
Physical rating
MODERATE - this itinerary may involve hiking or other activities that require a moderate amount of physical effort. Be prepared for some potential long transfers and early wake up calls!
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Arrival and departure
Our trip will begin and end in Reykjavík. Aim to arrive on the first day by 5pm - on the last day you are free to leave whenever!
Group
3 WeRoaders
What's included
6 nights in camping accommodation from day 2 to day 7 (tent rental included)
Accommodation in shared rooms in Reykjavik on days 1 and 8
Entrance to thermal pools
Car rental
Travel coordinator services
Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Itinerary
Welcome to Iceland!
Arriving in Reykjavik
Flights to/from the UK are not included in the package, so you can decide where to leave, at what time and with the airline you prefer. This is to give you your maximum freedom of choice!
Check-in at the hotel in Keflavik. What better way to get to know each other than with Icelandic culinary specialties in a beautiful setting overlooking the sea? Let's toast to the beginning of our adventure!
Not included: food and beverages
From the Golden Circle to Skogar and its waterfalls: Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss
In search of geysers!
In Iceland we will have to get used to seeing something completely different from the previous day every day - this is a land of a thousand surprises... we just need to move away from the capital to realise it. After picking up our rental cars and our tents, we start the day walking the Golden Circle , and encounter one of the natural phenomena Iceland is famous for - the name already explains what we are about to admire: the word "geyser" in Icelandic means "to issue in streams" and that is exactly what we will see... boiling water "shot" at tens of meters in height at a constant rate. Next stop? Gullfoss , an immense waterfall, the first of many we will see on this trip!
The most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland
We continue towards Seljalandsfoss: have you ever been behind a waterfall? We can do it here because hidden behind Seljalandsfoss there’s a magical cave. We’ll need waterproof clothes though, that’s for sure! We continue our journey until we reach the second waterfall of the day (which is also our favourite!): Skogafoss! After dinner, let’s see if there’s someone brave enough to get outside to look for a natural hot spring. Challenge accepted?
Included: overnight stay, car rental
Money pot: fuel, entrance fees
Not included: meals and drinks
The black sand beach of Reynisfjara and the glacier lagoon of Jokulsarlon
The black sand beach
Good morning Iceland! We are very ready to start this fourth day of travel and this morning we go up to the Dyrholaey viewpoint , a rocky plateau with a huge stone arch that rises not far from the coast - where we will be able to admire the landscapes and all their vast beauty! Then we go down for a barefoot walk (for the bravest!) on the black sand beach of Reynisfjara: it will be an almost otherworldly experience to walk on this impressive dark surface, which almost seems to engulf its guests. Here, the only sounds you will hear are the noise of the wind, which always blows very strongly, and the angry waves crashing on the shore. It truly is magical.
Jokulsarlon lagoon
We finally arrive at this glacial lagoon , where the largest glacier in Europe, Vatnajokull , descends from the mountains and almost reaches the coast. Seeing this colossal bank of ice creates an emotion that you experience few times in your life, and it will be even stronger if we are lucky enough to witness the creation of one of the icebergs floating in the bay. .Here, if the weather is good, there will be the possibility of participating in excursions aboard an amphibious vehicle: we will leave on dry land and then enter the water, arrive offshore and board an iceberg, to pick up a piece and… taste it! Once we reach Hofn, we set up our tents and can choose whether to taste a delicious soup in one of the local restaurants or cook something together on the campsite.
Included: overnight stay, car rental
Money pot: fuel, entrance fees
Not included: meals and drinks
East Fjords and relaxation in the thermal water pools of Egilsstaðir
The East Fjords
Having said goodbye to the glacier, we travel 170 km and are already immersed in a completely different landscape: the eastern fjords , famous because in the summer their beaches see thousands and thousands of puffins , birds that resemble a mix between the body of a penguin and the beak of a toucan. Here it is possible to descend to Seydisfjordur, where we can explore the surroundings by taking a mountain bike ride or crossing the fjord by kayak.
Egilsstaðir
In the afternoon we reach what is considered the only town in eastern Iceland - it only has 2,000 inhabitants! Here we will have some free time to relax - we've figured it out by now: Icelanders love spas , and at this point in the trip, we are for sure keen! After a day of chilling out, we then set up the tents for the night - we're literally in the middle of nowhere, so the sky, if clear, will be one that keeps you looking up for hours!
Included: overnight stay, car rental
Money pot: fuel, entrance fees, access to thermal pools
Not included: meals and drinks
Discovering nature: Dettifoss waterfall and trekking in Ásbyrgi Canyon
His Majesty Dettifoss
It is the queen of the waterfalls of Europe: Dettifoss! The most powerful on the continent, with summer peaks of 1.5 million liters of water per second. The water jumps up to 44 meters, generating splashes already visible from 1 km away, and you can get really close, in total safety and without any artificial structure. Again, as in Gullfoss, there will be only us and the power of nature.
Ancient legends
We will then spend the afternoon trekking in a canyon with walls up to 100 meters high, completely covered by lush vegetation with incredible landscapes. Legend tells of how the gods, thrown into the waters of Godafoss, took refuge in Ásbyrgi, whose name means "refuge of the gods" . From here, they would continue to watch over the country.
Today we will set up tents right at the base of the canyon and admire the midnight sun!
Included: overnight stay, car rental
Money pot: fuel, entrance fees
Not included: meals and drinks
Whale watching in Hùsavìk and admiring the waterfall of the Gods
Looking for whales
Today we will wake up in Hùsavìk, a town famous for being the main port from which to whale watch . The companies that organise the excursions obviously do not guarantee sightings, but they are so frequent that the city is considered the world capital of whale watching . Hùsavìk also has an interesting natural history museum, where you can admire a stuffed white bear and various well-preserved skeletons of many species of mammals.
Myvatn
Just an hour's drive from the port of Hùsavìk, an almost post-nuclear landscape will reappear around us. In the direction of Lake Myvatn we will see: craters, steaming pools of water, bubbling mud, sulphurous soil… who knows what it would be like to survive in an environment like this? We don't want to find out.
The ultimate waterfall
Commonly referred to as the waterfall of the gods , Godafoss will be the last major waterfall we will see in Iceland. Unlike the other three, this one is less powerful, but no less spectacular: thanks to its circular , horseshoe shape - it seems to embrace you while you admire it. The nature here is the undisputed master of the landscape, which is completely devoid of any human building. We camp near the city of Akureyri: where we take advantage of the nearby supermarkets and enjoy a nice barbecue on the campsite.
Included: overnight stay, car rental
Money pot: fuel, entrance fees
Not included: meals and drinks
Whale watching excursion to be paid for by individual participants, subject to availability (the excursion may not be available or feasible for unforeseeable reasons outside WeRoad's will, eg: adverse weather conditions, sold out, etc.).
Travelling to Hvammstangi
Typical Iceland
Today, we wake up early and set off to arrive at the Snæfellsnes peninsula . Since the drive will be many hours, we will make a few stops: it will be impossible not to stop and admire the historic peat houses (a deposit of decomposed vegetable and organic remains, which in the past was used to make bricks), typical Icelandic houses that seem to have come out of a Disney fairy tale, and which still keep objects that belonged to the past inside.
Time to relax
We arrive at the Snæfellsnes peninsula and have plenty of time to enjoy this magnificent place, probably among the most famous in all of Iceland. Here we find Kirkjufell , defined as the most photogenic spot in all of Iceland. Here, let's take out our cameras and mobile phones and look for the best angle from which to shoot some awesome photos. Having filled our camera roll, we pitch our tents and prepare to spend the night here - the true photographers will wake up early tomorrow morning for more breathtaking photos of Kirkjufell at its best!
Included: overnight stay, car rental
Money pot: fuel, entrance fees
Not included: meals and drinks
Relax at the thermal pools and Reykjavik
Relax!
This morning we’ll take our time to enjoy the hot, steaming waters of an Icelandic thermal pool. Enjoy the regenerative experience of soaking in the warm pools, surrounded by epic landscapes that seem from another planet. Let's enjoy this oasis of absolute relaxation as a reward for all the kilometres traveled during the trip!
Included: overnight stay, car rental, entrance to thermal pools
Money pot: fuel, entrance fees
Not included: meals and drinks
Let's enjoy the capital
After enjoying the pools we'll head back to Iceland's capital city, Reykjavik. We have some free to enjoy the city, do some shopping (here in Reykjavik there are many second-hand markets, the most famous is Kolaportid) and enjoy our final evening in the city.
You’ll be surprised by Reykjavik nightlife, with its clubs and bars with live music. Time to celebrate and end this incredible journey the best way possible!
Goodbye Iceland!
Check out and goodbye
Check-out and goodbye – until your next WeRoad adventure!
End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.







FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
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In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
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On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700
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The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
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